Note: The CR1604-VLZ evolved to the 1604-VLZ PRO. The
information contained here pertains to the lesser/discontinued product
and is for reference only.Mackie's CR1604-VLZ
is a feature-packed update of what was already a feature-packed
classic compact mixer. We collected all the comments from warranty
cards sent in for the original CR-1604, and we listened to what
our customers wanted. We designed the CR1604-VLZ with those comments
in mind -- yet, we didn't let that advice go to our collective head.

All too many times a manufacturer forgets what made the first version
of a product successful when it comes out with a "new improved"
model. Our CR1604-VLZ maintains the original's sound quality, musical
equalization,
and rugged construction, and keeps
intact the multi-configuration possibilities, too.

For one thing, the CR1604-VLZ is a true 4-bus mixer. With channel
assigns to buses 1-2, 3-4, and main L-R, sub mixes are easy. How
about sixteen (16!) high-headroom/low-noise
mic preamps?
OK. And the new trim control gain structure for both mic and line
inputs allow the CR1604-VLZ to handle everything from ultra hot
digital multitrack signals to the most timid of vocalists.

EQ-wise, the CR1604-VLZ is not only 3-band with 12kHz Hi and 80Hz
Lo shelving EQ, its midrange equalization is sweepable from 100Hz
to 8kHz. The low
cut filter on every channel lets you cut unwanted low frequencies
like mic thumps and stage noise with one push of a button. Your
low frequency EQ needs can now be met with Lo shelving EQ (rather
than using the low EQ to do what the low cut filter was meant to
do in the first place).

Tabletop, jacks to top (as shipped)

Tabletop, jacks to front (with optional RotoPod-VLZ
kit)

Rackmount, jacks to top (short rackrails supplied)

Rackmount, jacks to back (short rackrails supplied)

Rackmount, jacks to front (rackrails included with optional
RotoPod-VLZ kit)